In this episode of the Pangolin Podcast, host Toby Jermyn welcomes Botswana-born wildlife photographer and Pangolin photo host, Walter Aaron. Growing up in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Walter’s lifelong connection to nature led him to become a safari guide, where he discovered a deep passion for capturing the incredible wildlife around him. Today, he is a resident photo host in the Chobe, where he mentors the next generation of Batswana photographers.

Connect with Walter:
https://www.instagram.com/waltersphotography22/

The Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com

View a gallery of the images discussed in this episode:
https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Pangolin-Podcast/Walter-Aaron

In this episode, Walter shares the stories behind four of his favorite personal photographs and one image by a fellow photographer that he deeply admires. He also discusses his love for low-angle photography—sometimes even touching his camera to the water to get the perfect shot—and what it’s like being a homegrown photo host in one of the world’s premier wildlife destinations.

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Charl Stols
https://www.instagram.com/charl_stols/
https://www.facebook.com/CharlStolsNaturePhotography/

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction to the Pangolin Podcast
• 01:02 Guest Introduction: Walter Aaron
• 03:01 Choosing the Perfect Wildlife Photos
• 04:17 The First Image: Leopard Cub in Chobe
• 09:30 The Second Image: Low-Angle African Jacana
• 15:02 The Third Image: Wide-Angle Lions in the Okavango Delta
• 20:15 The Fourth Image: Buffalo vs Crocodile
• 25:20 Advice for Aspiring Wildlife Photographers
• 28:45 Mentoring the Next Generation in Botswana
• 32:10 The Final Image: A Photo Walter Admired
• 35:50 Conclusion

Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world.

https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community

We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond!

Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris

In this episode of the Pangolin Podcast, host Toby Jermyn welcomes South African wildlife and landscape photographer, Mark Dumbleton. Based in Hoedspruit, Mark is best known for his powerful images of African wildlife and dramatic natural scenes. With nearly two decades of experience, he combines a deep love of the wilderness with a strong emphasis on teaching, helping photographers around the world capture and edit stronger images through his YouTube channel, online courses, and guided photo safaris.

Connect with Mark:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkDumbletonPhoto
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdumbletonphoto
• Website: www.markdumbleton.com

The Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com

View a gallery of the images discussed in this episode:
https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Website-Pages/Meet-the-Pro-Mark-Dumbleton

In the podcast, Mark discusses the stories behind four of his favourite photographs and one he admires by another photographer. He shares insights into the technical challenges of capturing these moments, his philosophy on visual storytelling, and the significance of having his work featured on the cover of the 2023 coffee-table book "Remembering Leopards".

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Mark selects a breath-taking image by photographer Greg du Toit as one he deeply admires.
https://www.gregdutoit.com/
https://www.instagram.com/wildernessdreaming/

Greg’s podcast episode
https://pangolinpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2527088/episodes/18460408-meet-the-pro-greg-du-toit

Mark’s Lightroom course
https://www.markdumbleton.com/the-wildlife-edit-course

Hannes Lochner’s episode
https://pangolinpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2527088/episodes/17715389-meet-the-pro-hannes-lochner

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Introduction to the Pangolin Podcast
• 01:09 Guest Introduction: Mark Dumbleton
• 03:14 Choosing the Perfect Wildlife Photos
• 04:11 The First Image: After the Feast
• 13:20 The Second Image: Dramatic Mara
• 17:39 The Third Image: Marauding Buffalo
• 22:58 The Fourth Image: A Close Call With Death
• 27:53 Advice for Aspiring Wildlife Photographers
• 32:36 The Final Image (Greg du Toit) and Conclusion

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Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world.

https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community

We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond!

Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris

In this episode of the Pangolin Podcast, host Toby Jermyn chats to Pangolin’s own photo host, Pusetso “Miss P” Nteta, a young and exciting Botswana native who has grown from short term intern status to full-time guide and excellent wildlife photographer. She chats about her journey, her goals and her favourite photographs.

Here is a link to a gallery of Pusetso’s images: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Website-Pages/Meet-the-Pro-Pusetso-Nteta

Since the recording of this episode, Pusetso has gotten married and going forward will be using the name Pusetso Whittle. We wish her a hearty congratulations!

Connect with Pusetso:
• https://www.pangolinphoto.com/pusetso-nteta
• https://www.instagram.com/pusetso_whittle_photography/

The Pangolin Podcast was produced and edited by Bella Falk: https://www.passportandpixels.com

In this podcast, Pusetso discusses her journey to becoming a photo host at Pangolin, her four favourite photographs, and her passion for wildlife and Chobe. She also talks about being mentored by Janine Krayer - https://www.pangolinphoto.com/janine-krayer

Pusetso chats about how shows uses Adobe Lightroom Classic for editing. Click here to take a FREE online course from Pangolin Photo Academy - https://link.pangolinphoto.com/4adTGhB

Pusetso also co-presents Wildlife Photography for Beginners, another great FREE online course on the Pangolin Photo Academy website https://link.pangolinphoto.com/3Me8PY2

00:00 Introduction
01:05 Guest Introduction: Pusetso Nteta
02:30 A Brief History of Pusetso’s Journey
03:47 The First Image: Yellow Billed Stork
09:53 The Second Image: Wild Dogs
19:01 The Third Image: Lions at Sunset
26:23 The Fourth Image: Elephant Silhouette
32:52 The Final Image and Conclusion

Join our growing community of wildlife photography enthusiasts by signing up for the Friday Focus newsletter which Is full of camera gear advice, photo tips, and safari specials around the world.

https://link.pangolinphoto.com/Pod-Community

We are Pangolin Wildlife Photography, based in the Chobe, Northern Botswana. When we are not making videos for our channel, we host our guests and clients from all over the world on our Wildlife Photography safaris throughout Botswana and the rest of Africa—and sometimes beyond!

Learn More about our safaris here: https://link.pangolinphoto.com/BZ-Safaris